Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for an outpatient dialysis center. No dialysis experience is required; paid, extensive training is provided. Training may take place at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the technician may float to various clinics during and after training. The PCT joins a team of clinicians—including nurses, dietitians, social workers, technicians, and leadership—to care for people with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. PCTs work under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role focuses primarily on direct, one-on-one patient care, providing safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment for multiple patients. Technicians monitor patients before, during, and after treatment; measure and record statistics; observe patients; set up hemodialysis machines; and educate patients about kidney dialysis. The position involves exposure to blood and needles and requires comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate. Patient care may involve building ongoing relationships with patients who typically receive treatment three times per week. Candidates need a flexible schedule and must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some shifts may exceed 12 hours, and the work requires being on one’s feet for long periods. Compensation is $25.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The posting is dated October 16, 2026, and states that the position will be open for a minimum of three days.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
- Comfort working around blood and needles.
- Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
- Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including shifts that may exceed 12 hours, while standing for extended periods.
- Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Health care experience is a plus.
- BONENT certification.
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
- Phlebotomy certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct patient care.
- Care for multiple patients and monitor them before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
- Set up hemodialysis machines.
- Educate patients about kidney dialysis-related topics.
- Build ongoing relationships with patients receiving dialysis.
- Work as part of a cross-functional clinical team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) matching and retirement plans.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and PTO cash-out.
- Paid training.
- Hospital care plans.
- Health savings account and flexible spending account.
- Family resources, employee assistance program counseling, Headspace access, and backup child and elder care.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee stock purchase options.
- Critical care insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
